FFOR couldn’t exist without the help of it’s sponsers and partners. The sponsers financially support FFOR. When we maintain trails and keep access open to the public, the economies based on outdoor recreation increase. This is further explained below. This relationship and basic understanding of economics helps maintain our presence. With this continued support and success, everyone working to maintain public access wins.
To quickly summarize the economics on the matter, there are over 40 dealerships across Montana that sell ATV’s, motorcycles, snowmobiles and other outdoor recreational vehicles. Just to clarify, this does not include the businesses focused on bicyclists, hikers and horseman. Without having access to land, or by minimilizing accessible trails, people ride less. When enthuisiast ride less, they don’t upgrade or purchase new vehicles as often. They don’t visit smaller towns and spend the night at hotels and eat out at the local diner. When the dealerships have less sales, they have less reason to hire new employees. This is not a secret, but a conversation that can be had with the employees and owners of dealerships all across Montana, and beyond.